The Hamlin Recreation department has joined forces with GGLeagues, an online esports gaming company, to bring in a new program that offers players a safe and fun way to participate in a community activity from home. Esports is a rapidly growing competition venue around the world. While not going worldwide, Hamlin Recreation is going statewide by participating in the New York State Esports Rec League through GGLeagues.
Hamlin Rec is excited to be offering this new opportunity to the area. Not only will the esports experience provide players with a safe alternative to getting together in person, it also provides an opportunity to compete in an environment for those who may not be able to, or choose not to, play traditional sports.
“GGLeagues is excited to be partnering with Hamlin Recreation to bring esports to their community. Esports continues to grow and it’s communities like Hamlin’s who are at the forefront of bringing esports to recreational gamers. We are thrilled to be empowering our partners to provide fun, safe esports competitions for players of all skills and ages,” said Erich Bao, CEO of GGLeagues.
Spring 2022 Season Leagues (April through June)
Games offered through Hamlin Recreation include Rocket League (3v3, any device), Rocket League (1v1, any device), Madden22 (1v1, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S), Super Smash Bros. (1v1, Nintendo Switch), Fortnite (Solos, any device), Fortnite (Duos, any device), and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (1v1, Nintendo Switch).
There are three age groups: youth division (ages 8-12), teen division (ages 13-18), and adult division (ages 18+). The season starts the week of April 13 with games being played on varying days depending on the game title. Players will participate from their own homes and by purchasing a GGLeagues spring esports pass for $40, can compete in as many different games as they would like. The registration deadline for the spring season is April 13.
Throughout 2022, GGLeagues will be offering esports leagues, educational events, free gaming events, and more in the Hamlin community. Leagues will be run online through GGLeagues and will consist of an eight-week season during which games will be at the same time and day each week with a flexible rescheduling policy. At the end of the season, players will participate in a two week playoff and championship event to crown the champion.
All games will be played within the New York state region. Players must to register through https://app.ggleagues.com/organization/hamlin-recreation and the winner of the league will be crowned the champion of the New York State region. Winners for each region will receive a GGLeagues champion shirt and medal.
To play, one must have a console/computer to play on, an email address, own the game they are registering to play, and have the ability to play live. All games are monitored by GGLeagues and players are held to a code of conduct to maintain a fun and safe gaming atmosphere.
More information on this new program is available at https://www.ggleagues.com/page/esports-passes. Information for parents can be found on the GGLeagues Parents Page at https://www.ggleagues.com/parents.
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